To prevent dirt from leaking out of the bottom of a pot during repotting, line it with a coffee filter. This keeps the dirt from falling out of the hole in the bottom during the planting process and also after waterings. Either new or used filters work fine. Over time, the filters disintegrate, but often the plant's root system has developed sufficiently to keep the soil from leaking out.

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